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build. launch. license.

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yesterday, the cander team came together for a ramadan initiative.

we distributed 700 iftar meal boxes to blue-collar workers living in a labour camp in dubai - small support for people who keep the city running every day.

grateful to contribute, even in a small way🌙

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The overachievers are back from Georgia ⛷️

First time on skis for some.
A few heavy falls.
A lot of laughs.

Proud of this crew! Now back to targets 🚀

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• 11 placements delivered across permanent and long-term contract

• average time-to-hire reduced by 35%

• 100% offer acceptance

• multiple engineers progressed into follow-on programmes

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72% of #uae professionals plan to look for a new job in 2026.

linkedin’s data shows this is happening while:

• 65% say finding a role has become harder
• many - unsure how ai affects screening
• feedback loops in hiring are limited

are your hiring processes ready for 2026?

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in 2025 we grew - not just in numbers, but in depth.

bigger projects
stronger partnerships
more consultants hitting record numbers

and a delivery engine firing across uae, ksa, ukraine.

2026 is already in motion🚀

we’re building something serious. thanks for being part of it!

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friday was so productive, we’re only just posting about it now 😁

thanks to everyone at cander for making 2025 what it was!

#cander

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ai is everywhere - and recruitment is no exception.

so we did what most teams do: researched the tools, compared platforms, trialled the “solutions.”

but nothing really fit.
so we built our own!

2 internal assistants now support us:

• a cv assistan
• an outreach assistant

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how is ai reshaping recruitment?

this week, our co-founder joined a panel discussion on how ai is transforming the role of recruiters - not replacing it, but reshaping it.

his key takeaway?

ai unlocks speed and efficiency - but the human element is more critical than ever.

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we’re officially live in abu dhabi 🎉

as of today, our new office in the uae capital is open!

with over 100 clients supported in abu dhabi already - this move brings us closer to the businesses we’ve been proud to partner with.

building in adgm or beyond? let's connect!

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today, we celebrate saudi arabia - its culture, people, and vision for the future 🇸🇦

from heritage to innovation, the kingdom continues to grow with ambition and purpose.

happy #SaudiNationalDay to everyone celebrating - and to our community across ksa!

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celebrating emirati women - the leaders, builders, and changemakers 🇦🇪

from science and education to business and public service, emirati women continue to lead, inspire, and drive progress across every sector.

here’s to the women opening doors for the next generation.

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$2.1 billion poured into mena tech in h1 2025

with 64% of that capital going to saudi arabia!

the kingdom is cementing its role as the region’s innovation and investment powerhouse.

we’re proud to have a team on the ground in riyadh

🇸🇦 want to hire in #ksa? contact us

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we helped them meet every deadline and fill every role ensuring a smooth candidate journey.

want to build your emirati workforce with precision and pace?

let’s talk

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hiring emirati talent isn’t easy - especially when the roles are high-volume, high-compliance, and high-stakes.

a uae-based organisation in the healthcare space needed to fill multiple roles with emirati talent - fast. from finance to admin and patient services.

the challenge?

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• a bilingual consultant embedded into their team

• access to pre-qualified emirati professionals

• employer branding tuned to resonate with national talent

• hands-on support across the entire process - sourcing to onboarding

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wishing everyone a peaceful and prosperous hijri new year ✨

may this new chapter bring fresh opportunities, growth, and success.

#Hijri1447

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• impact on team dynamics
• brand reputation
• time and energy spent finding a replacement

the takeaway? bad hires are expensive. really expensive.

at cander, we help businesses across the middle east avoid costly recruitment mistakes

need support with hiring? let's talk

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how much can a bad hire really cost?

in the middle east, it could be up to 4x a candidate’s salary. think $240k lost on a $60k role - and that’s not even counting the time, morale, or brand impact.

why does it add up so quickly?

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• $4,500+ per hire in advertising and hr overhead

• 15–20% of salary for recruitment agency fees

• wasted training and onboarding costs

• lost productivity during a 2–3 month hiring process

• visa and relocation expenses if you're hiring expats

plus non-financial costs: